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São Pedro Church   This church dates originally from the 16th century. Although subject to continuous works during the 17th and 18th centuries, the church as we see it today is impressive, with its “mannerist” door, chairs dating from 1633 and a beautiful set of azulejo tiles from 17th and 18th centuries.

This magnificent monument is situated in Funchal city centre. The beauty of the cathedral’s architecture derives from a blending of Hispano-Arabic and Gothic-Romanesque lines. Built in 1514 by the master-builder Pêro Annes, on the orders of king D. Manuel, it has one of the most beautiful ceilings in Portugal, carved from local wood in the […]

Municipal Garden   The Municipal Garden, also known as Dona Amélia Garden, is located north of Avenida Arriaga. The Municipal Garden covers an area of 8,300 m2. The Convent of São Francisco once occupied this site, and the Pedra de Armas, part of the convent ruins, stands beside the lawns. This garden has some beautiful […]

  The Palace is located between Largo do Município and Rua do Bispo. The architecture reveals elements of the baroque and mannerist styles, with civil and religious elements.   Nearby is an interesting group of buildings originally used by the military, which have established the architectural quality of the city centre. .

The municipal market, known as the Farmers’ Market, is an historican building situated in the city centre of Funchal. This is one of the most visited places in Funchal. It attracts thousands of locals and tourists each year. This market was inaugurated in Novmeber, 1940 and designed by Edmundo Tavares. This amazing market has a […]

Built between 1489 and 1496, with walls and floors decorated by 17th century azulejo tiles, and fine wooden ceilings in the Hispano-Arabic style, this church also has a collection of recently restored paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Here too is the gothic grave of Martim Mendes de Vasconcelos, son in law of captain […]

  Casa da Luz is a beautiful and interesting museum situated in Funchal city centre. This museum comprises a collection of rare machinery and equipment, some of them dating back to the previous century. It’s architectural structure has remained the original one, and the interior design has helped to create a dynamic and educational museum […]

  This church was built on the first half of the 18th century. The church’s collection includes paintings from the 17th century and silverware from the 17th and 18th centuries. This is the main church of Santa Luzia civil parish.  

The fortress started being built in mid 17th century and finished at the end of that century, in honour of Our Lady of Conception. It is part of the pier of the city’s wharf, and is known as “Ilhéu da Pontinha”. It is a small fortress, but its architecture is impressive, with an excellent location […]

  Church of Our Lady of Mount     This 18th century church replaced a small 15th century chapel. It is the burial place of the Austro-Hungarian emperor Karl, who was sent to Madeira Island on exile in 1931.   Besides, this church contains beautiful pieces of sculpted and gilt woodwork from the 17th and 18th […]

Santo António Church  Santo António Church is the pride of Santo Antonio parish, thanks to its size and history. The building dates from 1789 and has six altars. Several structural changes were undertaken between 1922 and 1928. Among these was the installation of a large clock in one of the two church towers. Nowadays the […]

At Avenida do Mar (near the entry of the town quay), one can find an interesting “puzzle” of stone blocks arranged in a circle.   This is the “Pilar do Banger”, the ruins of an observation tower built in 1798 to spy approaching ships.

São Tiago Fortress is an interesting military construction situated in “Zona Velha” (old town), in Funchal. This Fortress is one of the most visited and appreciated places in Funchal downtouwn. Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit this amazing place. This bright yellow monument dates back to the XVII century, but has been enlarged […]

The statue is located between Arriaga and Zarco Avenues. The foundation stone was laid on December 29, 1922, and it was officially inaugurated on May 28, 1934. The statute is made of bronze with a limestone base, with four allegorical figures in relief, representing Colonization, Conquest, Wisdom and Christianisation.

Quinta da Capela is situated in the civil parish of Porto da Cruz, and is register as Housing Tourism. This Quinta offer visitors fantastic breathtaking views over the sea and mountains. This house is surrounded by beaufitul flowers and trees. Inside this house, there are a wide variety of Madeiran furniture, dating back to the […]

  In 1917, following Funchal’s bombardment by German submarines, a promise was made that if peace returned to the islands, a statue in honour of Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of Monte) would be erected.   Ten years later, the construction of an enormous marble carved statue at Terreiro da Luta, 5 meters high and […]

Bronze sculpture with a stonework covered base.   It is located at the Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian and it symbolizes the traditional transport of wine in Madeira

This is a life sized bronze statue in the Casino Park Resort Hotel gardens. It celebrates the visit of the Empress of Austria to Madeira Island and helps to keep her alive in the people’s memory. This statue constitutes one of many historical landmarks that enrich the cultural environment in Madeira. The Empress Elizabeth Amalie […]

This bust celebrates the first air journey between Portugal mainland and Madeira Island, by the aviators Gago Coutinho, Sacadura Cabral and Ortins de Betencourt, accompanied by their mechanic, Soubiran.   The journey was first attempted on October 18, 1920, and was finally completed on the March 23, 1921. The bust, in bronze, is located on […]

Located in Santa Catarina Park, this bronze statue celebrates the 15th century navigator and explorer, who lived in Porto Santo and Madeira Islands.